Researchers develop method that can recycle water used in fracking and drilling
The current volume of wastewater - the result of water forced underground to fracture rock - is estimated at 250 million barrels per day.
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Joseph Shavit
- May 15, 2022
Scientists create renewable biocement made entirely from waste materials
Scientists have found a way to create biocement, making the alternative to regular cement even greener and more sustainable.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 28, 2022
Architecture Students Build Solar-Powered Greenhouse That Uses 50% Less Energy
A group of architecture students came up with a new way to store use and store energy in greenhouses through solar power.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 26, 2022
Introducing the solar power generating bike path of the future
Many people who live in cities are taking to biking prompting designers and city officials to reimagine bike paths and public transport.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 9, 2022
Solar oven allows rural communities to cook without coal or firewood
A new design for a solar cooking system may help rural communities prepare food more sustainably, reports a new study.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 12, 2022
Transparent wood promises to become the window to the future?
Many different types of wood, from balsa to oak, can be made transparent, and it doesn’t matter if it is cut along the grain or against it.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 1, 2022
Could transparent wood be the window to the future?
Could looking through trees be the view to a greener future? Trees replacing the clear pane glass in your windows is not science fiction.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 17, 2021
New, low-cost, lighting technology can brighten lives in the developing world
There are approximately 840 million people worldwide who do not have access to electricity despite rural electrification efforts.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 28, 2021
Is Fisker's newest EV the world’s most innovative and sustainable car?
When it comes to instigating a green car revolution, electric automaker Fisker is putting the wheels in motion to be more eco-conscious.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 5, 2021
Healable carbon fiber composite offers path to long-lasting, sustainable materials
Because of their high strength and light weight, carbon-fiber-based composite materials are replacing metals for all kinds of products
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 28, 2021
New lamp generates light for 45 days with half-liter of salt water
The Waterlight lamp was awarded a Silver Cannes in the design category and two bronzes in innovation and social responsibility.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 26, 2021
From waste to resource: Turning exhaust heat into energy with unprecedented efficiency
Low-grade waste heat (temperatures below 100 °C) could fit the bill provided we develop efficient energy harvesting technologies.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 12, 2021
In 1 minute a new technology can brighten lives in the developing world for over 2 hours
Statistics show that 67% of the developing world still goes without household electricity and relying on poluting kerosene lamps for light.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 10, 2021
New lamp generates light for 45 days with half-liter of salt water
There are approximately 840 million people worldwide who do not have access to electricity. The project emerged to brighten up lives.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
Billionaire Unveils Plans to Build the City of Telosa, a Sustainable and Futuristic Society
If you live a zero-waste or sustainable lifestyle, you’ve probably thought about how nice it would be to live in a low-impact bubble
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 4, 2021
Is Transparent Wood the Window to the Future
Could looking through trees be the view to a greener future? Trees replacing the clear pane glass in your windows is happening now.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 4, 2021
How much energy do we need to achieve a decent life for all?
In the fight to eradicate poverty around the world and achieve decent living standards (DLS), having sufficient energy is a key requirement
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 23, 2021
Kelp Burgers are a game-changing food, good for you and the ocean
“Harvesting kelp from clean waters as a regenerative carbon-reducing, plant-based superfood is a game-changer.”
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 17, 2021
Meet SQUAD, a self-charging Solar City Car for daily urban mobility
Urban mobility should be safe, accessible, and hassle-free. It should contribute to a liveable, free and open city life. Enter SQUAD!
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 13, 2021
The Noma of nightlife: Welcome to Hong Kong’s first sustainable bar, The Penicillin
The Penecillin is the first bar in Hong Kong entirely focused on sustainability. It's all part of a broader concept from drinks to furniture
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